Customizable cooler liner

ABSTRACT

A customizable cooler liner is used to prevent items stored within a cooler from soiling the cooler&#39;s storage compartment. The liner has a liner basin, flaps, perforated seams and flap fasteners. The flaps are positioned around a rim of the liner basin and function as a coupling mechanism to attach the liner to the cooler. The liner basin sits with in the storage compartment of the cooler and functions as a waterproof barrier. The perforated seams are connected in between the flaps so that the flaps and the seams form a semicontinuous flange that extends away from the rim of the liner basin and is folded over the rim of the cooler. A user is able to tear the perforated seams to remove flaps from the semicontinuous flange. Thereby enabling the semicontinuous flange to be reshaped to accommodate features of the cooler such as hinges, locks, and handles.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patentapplication Ser. No. 62/972,163 filed on Feb. 10, 2020.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a cooler liner. Morespecifically, the present invention is a cooler liner havingperforations and a double-sided tape along the edges.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A cooler, especially a camping cooler, is an essential addition forcamping trips, barbeque competitions, picnics, cookouts etc., as theyhelp keep cold things cold and hot things hot. In most cases, andespecially during events like barbeque competitions and seafood parties,the inside of a cooler will end up being messy from the grease and/orthe kind of food that you carry inside them. Lining the cooler is asolution to preventing scrubbing and cleaning the cooler, after eachuse. However, most of the liners available in the market do notwithstand the heat of the cooked meat, and/or do not line the entireinterior of the cooler in an efficient manner. If the liner extendsoutside of the cooler around the hinges/clasps etc., then that wouldprevent proper closing of the cooler lid, thereby compromising thefunction of the cooler.

An objective of the present invention is to provide users with adisposable cooler liner, that can withstand high temperatures as well asline the entire interior of the cooler body in a secure and efficientmanner. According to the present invention, the cooler liner hasdimensions to extend outside the upper edge of the body of the coolerand stick around the upper exterior part of the cooler body, withouthindering the smooth functioning of the hinges and clasps of the cooler.The adhesive component on the edges of the liner, ensures that the linerstays in place and does not fold into the cooler, when open. Further,the present invention comprises vertical perforations along the edges ofthe liner, that allow a user to tear the liner around the obstructionsalong the edge of the cooler. Thus, the present invention is intended toprovide users with a disposable, efficient and durable cooler liner,that enables to keep the entire inside of the cooler clean, withoutcompromising the functioning of the cooler.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An objective of the present invention is to provide users with adisposable cooler liner, that can withstand high temperatures as well asline/cover the entire interior of the body of the cooler in a secure andefficient manner. According to the present invention, the cooler linerhas dimensions to extend outside the upper edge of the body of thecooler and stick around the upper exterior part of the cooler, withouthindering the smooth functioning of the hinges and clasps of the cooler.According to the present invention, the adhesive component on the edgesof the liner, ensures that the liner stays in place and does not foldinside into the cooler, thereby keeping the interior walls of the coolerclean and not interfering with the contents inside the cooler. Further,the present invention comprises perforations along the edges of theliner, that allow a user to tear the liner, around the obstructionsalong the closing edge of the cooler. Thus, the present invention isintended to provide users with a disposable, efficient and durablecooler liner, that enables to keep the entire inside of the coolerclean, without compromising the functioning of the cooler.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention, asplaced inside a cooler, wherein the cooler lid is kept open.

FIG. 2 is a top-left perspective view of the present invention, asplaced inside the cooler, wherein the cooler lid is kept open.

FIG. 3 is a top-right perspective view of the present invention, asplaced inside the cooler, wherein the cooler lid is kept open.

FIG. 4 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention, whereinthe liner is placed inside the cooler, the edges of the liner tapedoutside the cooler body, and the cooler lid closed.

FIG. 5 is a top-rear perspective view of the present invention, whereinthe liner is placed inside the cooler, the edges of the liner tapedoutside the cooler body, and the cooler lid closed.

FIG. 6 is a top-left perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a bottom-right perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing how the strip liner is attached tothe adhesive strip of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 through FIG. 8, the present invention is acustomizable cooler liner that is designed to be fitted into theinterior compartment of a cooler. Thus, forming a barrier that preventsfoods and beverages stored within the cooler from coming into contactwith the interior of the cooler. Accordingly, the present inventionprevents spills from soiling the interior of the cooler. Additionally,the present invention uses a reconfigurable rim to secure the linerdevice to the sidewalls of the cooler. Thus, ensuring the presentinvention does not hinder operating the cooler. Additionally, thereconfigurable rim prevents the present invention from becomingdislodged once attached to the cooler.

Referring to FIG. 1, and FIG. 6, to achieve the above-describedfunctionality, the present invention comprises a liner basin 1, aplurality of flaps 2, a plurality of perforated seams 3, and at leastone flap fastener 4. The liner basin 1 is a flexible cooler-shaped linerthat is inserted into the cooler and forms a barrier between theinterior of the cooler and any items stored therein. The plurality offlaps 2 is a mounting system that is radially mounted around a rim 11 ofthe liner basin 1. Thus, enabling a user to reconfigure the couplingbetween the present invention and the cooler, as desired. Each of theplurality of perforated seams 3 is connected in between an arbitraryflap 21 and an adjacent flap 22, wherein the arbitrary flap 21 and theadjacent flap 22 are from the plurality of flaps 2. Additionally, theplurality of flaps 2 and the plurality of perforated seams 3 form asemicontinuous flange 5 around the rim 11 of the liner basin 1. Thesemicontinuous flange 5 is a reconfigurable coupling system that enablesthe present invention to be attached to coolers of varying shape andsize. Preferably, the semicontinuous flange 5 is formed by the pluralityof flaps 2 and the plurality of perforated seams 3, and is intended tobe folded over a rim 11 of the cooler while the liner basin 1 ispositioned within a storage compartment of the cooler. In someembodiments, one or more of the plurality of flaps 2 is constructedusing a deformable material that enables the semicontinuous flange 5 tobe molded around the cooler rim. Thus, enabling the present invention tobecome more securely coupled to the cooler. In further embodiments, oneor more of the plurality of flaps 2 is manufactured from an elasticmaterial that enables the semicontinuous flange to stretch and conformto the shape of the cooler.

Referring to FIG. 6, the plurality of flaps 2 and the plurality ofperforated seams 3 form a coupling system that enables the user to tearout section of the semicontinuous flange 5 to accommodate handles andhinges of the cooler. That is, the user is able to tear one or moreperforated seams 3 and remove sections of the semicontinuous flange 5 sothat the present invention can be attached to the cooler withouthindering the function of hinges or covering up the handles of thecooler. Preferably, the flap fastener 4 is an adhesive that is affixedto the semicontinuous flange 5 and positioned opposite to an interiorcompartment 14 of the liner basin 1. Thus, enabling the plurality offlaps 2 to be folded over the rim 11 of the cooler and retained in placeby the flap fastener 4.

Referring to FIG. 6, and FIG. 7, the liner basin 1 is a flexiblereceptacle that is designed to conform to the shape of the storagecompartment of the cooler. To that end, the liner basin 1 comprises alateral sidewall 12 and a base panel 13. The lateral sidewall 12 isperimetrically connected around the base panel 13 and the base panel 13is positioned opposite to the rim 11 across the lateral sidewall 12.Consequently, the liner basin 1 is able to sit within the storagecompartment and prevent foods from soiling the cooler.

Referring to FIG. 7, the flap fastener 4 is designed to facilitateattaching the present invention to the cooler. To facilitate this, theflap fastener 4 preferably comprises a plurality of adhesive strips 41and a plurality of strip liners 42. Each of the plurality of adhesivestrips 41 is superimposed onto a corresponding flap 23 from theplurality of flaps 2. As a result, the user is able to adhere a desiredselection of flaps 2 to the cooler while removing unwanted flaps 2 fromthe connection system. Each of the plurality of strip liners 42 issuperimposed onto a corresponding strip 43 from the plurality ofadhesive strips 41. Accordingly, the strip liners 42 cover the adhesivestrips 41 so that the flaps 2 cannot be adhered to cooler until thestrip liners 42 are removed from the adhesive strips 41. In furtherembodiments, the flap fastener 4 is equipped with fasteners selectedfrom the group including, but not limited to, mechanical fasteners,snaps, magnets, and interlocking members.

Referring to FIG. 1, and FIG. 6, as described above, the presentinvention is designed to function as a liner for coolers. To facilitatethis functionality, the liner basin 1 is constructed from awater-impermeable material. Thus, preventing spilled liquids fromsoiling the interior of the cooler. Additionally, the liner basin 1 isconstructed from heat-resistant materials that do not melt or becomedamaged by hot items that are placed within the storage compartment.Embodiments of the liner basin 1 are constructed from thermallyinsulating materials. Further embodiments of the liner basin 1 aremanufactured from a material that is impregnated with ripstop fibers.Thus, providing a liner that resists puncture and tearing.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A customizable cooler liner comprising: a linerbasin; a plurality of flaps; a plurality of perforated seams; at leastone flap fastener; the plurality of flaps being radially mounted arounda rim of the liner basin; each of the plurality of perforated seamsbeing connected in between an arbitrary flap and an adjacent flap,wherein the arbitrary flap and the adjacent flap are from the pluralityof flaps; the plurality of flaps and the plurality of perforated seamsforming a semicontinuous flange around the rim of the liner basin; theat flap fastener being affixed to the semicontinuous flange; and the atflap fastener being positioned opposite to an interior compartment ofthe liner basin,
 2. The customizable cooler liner as claimed in claim 1comprising: the liner basin comprising a lateral sidewall and a basepanel; the lateral sidewall being perimetrically connected around thebase panel; and the base panel being positioned opposite to the rimacross the lateral sidewall.
 3. The customizable cooler liner as claimedin claim 1 comprising: the flap fastener comprising a plurality ofadhesive strips; and each of the plurality of adhesive strips beingsuperimposed onto a corresponding flap from the plurality of flaps. 4.The customizable cooler liner as claimed in claim 3 comprising: the flapfastener further comprising a plurality of strip liners; and each of theplurality of strip liners being superimposed onto a corresponding stripfrom the plurality of adhesive strips.
 5. The customizable cooler lineras claimed in claim 1 wherein the liner basin being constructed from awater-impermeable material.
 6. The customizable cooler liner as claimedin claim 1 wherein the liner basin being constructed from a heatresistant material.
 7. The customizable cooler liner as claimed in claim1 wherein the liner basin being constructed from a flexible material. 8.The customizable cooler liner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the flapfastener being an adhesive strip.
 9. A customizable cooler linercomprising: a liner basin; a plurality of flaps; a plurality ofperforated seams; at least one flap fastener; the plurality of flapsbeing radially mounted around a rim of the liner basin; the flapfastener comprising a plurality of adhesive strips; each of theplurality of perforated seams being connected in between an arbitraryflap and an adjacent flap, wherein the arbitrary flap and the adjacentflap are from the plurality of flaps; the plurality of flaps and theplurality of perforated seams forming a semicontinuous flange around therim of the liner basin; the at flap fastener being affixed to thesemicontinuous flange; the at flap fastener being positioned opposite toan interior compartment of the liner basin; and each of the plurality ofadhesive strips being superimposed onto a corresponding flap from theplurality of flaps.
 10. The customizable cooler liner as claimed inclaim 9 comprising: the liner basin comprising a lateral sidewall and abase panel; the lateral sidewall being perimetrically connected aroundthe base panel; and the base panel being positioned opposite to the rimacross the lateral sidewall.
 11. The customizable cooler liner asclaimed in claim 9 comprising: the flap fastener further comprising aplurality of strip liners; and each of the plurality of strip linersbeing superimposed onto a corresponding strip from the plurality ofadhesive strips.
 12. The customizable cooler liner as claimed in claim 9wherein the liner basin being constructed from a water-impermeablematerial.
 13. The customizable cooler liner as claimed in claim 9wherein the liner basin being constructed from a heat resistantmaterial.
 14. The customizable cooler liner as claimed in claim 9wherein the liner basin being constructed from a flexible material. 15.The customizable cooler liner as claimed in claim 9 wherein the flapfastener being an adhesive strip.